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Acanthella Styloida
''Acanthella'' is a genus of two species of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. This genus is native to tropical South America. ;Species *''Acanthella pulchra'' Gleason. Venezuela *''Acanthella sprucei ''Acanthella'' is a genus of two species of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. This genus is native to tropical South America. ;Species *''Acanthella pulchra ''Acanthella'' is a genus of two species of flowering plants in the ...'' Hook.f. Brazil References *Groger A, Renner SS. 1997. Leaf anatomy and ecology of the Guayana endemics Acanthella sprucei and A. pulchra (Melastomataceae). ''BioLlania'' ed. especial no.6. 369-374 (1997) External linksCatalog of Botanical Illustrations, Department of Botany, Smithsonian Institution, Plate No. 700 ''Acanthella sprucei'' extracted from ''Flora de Venezuela'' Melastomataceae Melastomataceae genera Neotropical realm flora Taxa named by Joseph Dalton Hooker {{Melastomataceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hook
A hook is a tool consisting of a length of material, typically metal, that contains a portion that is curved or indented, such that it can be used to grab onto, connect, or otherwise attach itself onto another object. In a number of uses, one end of the hook is pointed, so that this end can pierce another material, which is then held by the curved or indented portion. Some kinds of hooks, particularly fish hooks, also have a barb, a backwards-pointed projection near the pointed end of the hook to ensure that once the hook is embedded in its target, it can not easily be removed. Variations * Bagging hook, a large sickle or reaping hook used for harvesting grain * Bondage hook, used in sexual bondage play * Cabin hook, a hooked bar that engages into an eye screw, used on doors * Cap hook, hat ornament of the 15th and 16th centuries * Cargo hook (helicopter), different types of hook systems for helicopters * Crochet hook, used for crocheting thread or yarn * Drapery hook, for ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melastomataceae
Melastomataceae is a family of dicotyledonous flowering plants found mostly in the tropics (two-thirds of the genera are from the New World tropics) comprising c. 175 genera and c. 5115 known species. Melastomes are annual or perennial herbs, shrubs, or small trees. Description The leaves of melastomes are somewhat distinctive, being opposite, decussate, and usually with 3-7 longitudinal veins arising either from the base of the blade, plinerved (inner veins diverging above base of blade), or pinnately nerved with three or more pairs of primary veins diverging from the mid-vein at successive points above the base. Flowers are perfect, and borne either singly or in terminal or axillary, paniculate cymes. Ecology A number of melastomes are regarded as invasive species once naturalized in tropical and subtropical environments outside their normal range. Examples are Koster's curse (''Clidemia hirta''), '' Pleroma semidecandrum'' and ''Miconia calvescens'', but many other specie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acanthella Pulchra
''Acanthella'' is a genus of two species of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. This genus is native to tropical South America. ;Species *'' Acanthella pulchra'' Gleason. Venezuela *'' Acanthella sprucei'' Hook.f. Brazil References *Groger A, Renner SS. 1997. Leaf anatomy and ecology of the Guayana endemics Acanthella sprucei and A. pulchra (Melastomataceae). ''BioLlania'' ed. especial no.6. 369-374 (1997) External linksCatalog of Botanical Illustrations, Department of Botany, Smithsonian Institution, Plate No. 700 ''Acanthella sprucei'' extracted from ''Flora de Venezuela'' Melastomataceae Melastomataceae genera Neotropical realm flora Taxa named by Joseph Dalton Hooker {{Melastomataceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acanthella Sprucei
''Acanthella'' is a genus of two species of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. This genus is native to tropical South America. ;Species *''Acanthella pulchra ''Acanthella'' is a genus of two species of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. This genus is native to tropical South America. ;Species *'' Acanthella pulchra'' Gleason. Venezuela *'' Acanthella sprucei'' Hook.f. Brazil Referenc ...'' Gleason. Venezuela *'' Acanthella sprucei'' Hook.f. Brazil References *Groger A, Renner SS. 1997. Leaf anatomy and ecology of the Guayana endemics Acanthella sprucei and A. pulchra (Melastomataceae). ''BioLlania'' ed. especial no.6. 369-374 (1997) External linksCatalog of Botanical Illustrations, Department of Botany, Smithsonian Institution, Plate No. 700 ''Acanthella sprucei'' extracted from ''Flora de Venezuela'' Melastomataceae Melastomataceae genera Neotropical realm flora Taxa named by Joseph Dalton Hooker {{Melastomataceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melastomataceae Genera
Melastomataceae is a family of dicotyledonous flowering plants found mostly in the tropics (two-thirds of the genera are from the New World tropics) comprising c. 175 genera and c. 5115 known species. Melastomes are annual or perennial herbs, shrubs, or small trees. Description The leaves of melastomes are somewhat distinctive, being opposite, decussate, and usually with 3-7 longitudinal veins arising either from the base of the blade, plinerved (inner veins diverging above base of blade), or pinnately nerved with three or more pairs of primary veins diverging from the mid-vein at successive points above the base. Flowers are perfect, and borne either singly or in terminal or axillary, paniculate cymes. Ecology A number of melastomes are regarded as invasive species once naturalized in tropical and subtropical environments outside their normal range. Examples are Koster's curse (''Clidemia hirta''), '' Pleroma semidecandrum'' and ''Miconia calvescens'', but many other specie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neotropical Realm Flora
The Neotropical realm is one of the eight biogeographic realms constituting Earth's land surface. Physically, it includes the tropical terrestrial ecoregions of the Americas and the entire South American temperate zone. Definition In biogeography, the Neotropic or Neotropical realm is one of the eight terrestrial realms. This realm includes South America, Central America, the Caribbean islands, and southern North America. In Mexico, the Yucatán Peninsula and southern lowlands, and most of the east and west coastlines, including the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula are Neotropical. In the United States southern Florida and coastal Central Florida are considered Neotropical. The realm also includes temperate southern South America. In contrast, the Neotropical Floristic Kingdom excludes southernmost South America, which instead is placed in the Antarctic kingdom. The Neotropic is delimited by similarities in fauna or flora. Its fauna and flora are distinct f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
